2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Kia Rio MOT pass rate and common faults

1,159 MOT tests in 2024. 48.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time48.8%
Failed or needed repairs51.2%
Typical mileage at test89,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,159 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working10.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.0%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively binding6.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    78 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  9. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes33.7%
  2. Lights & electrics32.3%
  3. Suspension25.2%
  4. Steering15.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.6%
  6. Tyres10.5%
  7. Body & chassis5.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Kia Rio?

In 2024, 48.8% of 2007 Kia Rio cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,159 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Kia Rio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Kia Rio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).